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Definition of Criminology
1. Noun. The scientific study of crime and criminal behavior and law enforcement.
Generic synonyms: Sociology
Specialized synonyms: Penology, Poenology
Derivative terms: Criminological, Criminologist
Specialized synonyms: Penology, Poenology
Derivative terms: Criminological, Criminologist
Definition of Criminology
1. n. A treatise on crime or the criminal population.
Definition of Criminology
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Medical Definition of Criminology
1. The study of crime and criminals with special reference to the personality factors and social conditions leading toward, or away from crime. (12 Dec 1998)